The entrance to the triplex.
The entrance to the triplex.
“We put a big skylight over the stairwell in order to bring light into the center of the house, and we opened up the stairwell to maximize how much light reached the first floor,” Barker says.
“We put a big skylight over the stairwell in order to bring light into the center of the house, and we opened up the stairwell to maximize how much light reached the first floor,” Barker says.
The new staircase conceals a bathroom and storage.
The new staircase conceals a bathroom and storage.
Locally sourced, low-emitting materials were used inside and out. The floors throughout are bamboo.
Locally sourced, low-emitting materials were used inside and out. The floors throughout are bamboo.
The Minimod by MAPA of Montevideo, Uruguay, is a primitive refuge with a modern twist.
The Minimod by MAPA of Montevideo, Uruguay, is a primitive refuge with a modern twist.
"Each project is unique and requires a customized design, communication, and implementation strategy with an integrated design process and approach by a team tailor, the necessary specialists are recruited internally or externally," says sculp(it) of Antwerp, Belgium.
"Each project is unique and requires a customized design, communication, and implementation strategy with an integrated design process and approach by a team tailor, the necessary specialists are recruited internally or externally," says sculp(it) of Antwerp, Belgium.
Fir-veneer plywood wraps the entire interior of a compact guest cabin with a 12-by-15-foot footprint, smaller than a single-car garage.
Fir-veneer plywood wraps the entire interior of a compact guest cabin with a 12-by-15-foot footprint, smaller than a single-car garage.
Melanie Maher sunbathes beneath the lattice of a pool house, which is clad in Cor-Ten steel.
Melanie Maher sunbathes beneath the lattice of a pool house, which is clad in Cor-Ten steel.
Fast assembly, affordability, and energy efficiency make kit homes a desirable option for homeowners.
Fast assembly, affordability, and energy efficiency make kit homes a desirable option for homeowners.
Architecture firm Bromley Caldari transformed a cramped beach house into a spacious vacation getaway filled with natural light and views.
Architecture firm Bromley Caldari transformed a cramped beach house into a spacious vacation getaway filled with natural light and views.
Established in 1997, Artisans Group in Olympia designs modern homes throughout the greater Seattle and Portland areas. Their design-build models allow the company to provide full design services, and thanks to a partnership with Phoenix Haus—a Passive House panel fabricator—they are now able to develop Passive House prefab homes.
Established in 1997, Artisans Group in Olympia designs modern homes throughout the greater Seattle and Portland areas. Their design-build models allow the company to provide full design services, and thanks to a partnership with Phoenix Haus—a Passive House panel fabricator—they are now able to develop Passive House prefab homes.
The Light House is a vacation home in Denmark designed by Søren Sarup of Danish firm Puras Architecture. It consists of a low-lying Douglas fir–clad volume topped with a slate-covered A-frame.
The Light House is a vacation home in Denmark designed by Søren Sarup of Danish firm Puras Architecture. It consists of a low-lying Douglas fir–clad volume topped with a slate-covered A-frame.
A luxurious rural retreat that doesn’t skimp on comfort, JR’s Hut is an off-grid glamping destination with spectacular views of the 7,000-acre Kimo Estate in Australia.
A luxurious rural retreat that doesn’t skimp on comfort, JR’s Hut is an off-grid glamping destination with spectacular views of the 7,000-acre Kimo Estate in Australia.
Measuring only 180 square feet, this exquisite, off-grid tiny home features a big sense of style.
Measuring only 180 square feet, this exquisite, off-grid tiny home features a big sense of style.
In her dream bathroom, Cyndi describes that a huge soaking tub would be a must. “For me, a bubble bath is one of the best ways to close out my day with mindfulness,” she says. In addition, she would have a “really nice organizational unit by the tub and utilize it as a masking station,” while mixing “lush greenery with airy colors and surfaces” for a “simple yet stylish” aesthetic.
In her dream bathroom, Cyndi describes that a huge soaking tub would be a must. “For me, a bubble bath is one of the best ways to close out my day with mindfulness,” she says. In addition, she would have a “really nice organizational unit by the tub and utilize it as a masking station,” while mixing “lush greenery with airy colors and surfaces” for a “simple yet stylish” aesthetic.
At the rear of the house is a minimalist spiral staircase that winds up all four floors.
At the rear of the house is a minimalist spiral staircase that winds up all four floors.
A lighthouse of cutting-edge digital fabrication, the building glows like a beacon at night.
A lighthouse of cutting-edge digital fabrication, the building glows like a beacon at night.
Guests at DFAB House will share a living room, dining area, and kitchen on the ground floor.
Guests at DFAB House will share a living room, dining area, and kitchen on the ground floor.
Teak surrounds a minimalist outdoor shower.
Teak surrounds a minimalist outdoor shower.
The ribbed Smart Slab ceiling combines the structural strength of concrete with the flexibility of 3D printing—and it’s less than half the weight of a conventional concrete slab.
The ribbed Smart Slab ceiling combines the structural strength of concrete with the flexibility of 3D printing—and it’s less than half the weight of a conventional concrete slab.
The entryway to the Woodhouse Lodge.
The entryway to the Woodhouse Lodge.
The rear view of the home.
The rear view of the home.
The bright and airy, open-plan layout includes the dining area, living area, and kitchen. Sliding glass doors open to the outdoor terrace and swimming pool.
The bright and airy, open-plan layout includes the dining area, living area, and kitchen. Sliding glass doors open to the outdoor terrace and swimming pool.
The ever-changing, lush wooded surroundings of Minnesota, such as those experienced at this 8,000-square-foot Type Variant House outside of Minneapolis designed by Coen and Partners, are right near the small town of New Richland.
The ever-changing, lush wooded surroundings of Minnesota, such as those experienced at this 8,000-square-foot Type Variant House outside of Minneapolis designed by Coen and Partners, are right near the small town of New Richland.
Exterior siding is often brought into Eichler homes to reinforce the coveted connection between inside and outside.
Exterior siding is often brought into Eichler homes to reinforce the coveted connection between inside and outside.
These tiny egg-shaped cabins are mounted onto small podiums to keep them stable.
These tiny egg-shaped cabins are mounted onto small podiums to keep them stable.
The Exbury Egg asks us to reexamine the way we live while carefully considering sustainability and the use of natural resources.
The Exbury Egg asks us to reexamine the way we live while carefully considering sustainability and the use of natural resources.
Located in the woods of Malborghetto Valbruna in the Italian Dolomite commune of Tarvisio, this egg-shaped tree house appears to hover in midair like a giant pinecone.
Located in the woods of Malborghetto Valbruna in the Italian Dolomite commune of Tarvisio, this egg-shaped tree house appears to hover in midair like a giant pinecone.
Facing another courtyard, an office nook features a Caesarstone countertop and walnut built-ins by Austin Wood Work.
Facing another courtyard, an office nook features a Caesarstone countertop and walnut built-ins by Austin Wood Work.
The new tasting room is positioned to feel as if it is hovering above and within the vineyard. Open on all sides, it offers panoramic views of the surrounding hills.
The new tasting room is positioned to feel as if it is hovering above and within the vineyard. Open on all sides, it offers panoramic views of the surrounding hills.
The home office in Tree House by Deforest Architects offers a striking view of the surrounding trees.
The home office in Tree House by Deforest Architects offers a striking view of the surrounding trees.
A custom steel dining table with a walnut insert is surrounded by Eames Molded Plastic side chairs; the hanging fixture is from Tech Lighting.
A custom steel dining table with a walnut insert is surrounded by Eames Molded Plastic side chairs; the hanging fixture is from Tech Lighting.
Di Marmore marble floors and walls clad the master bathroom.
Di Marmore marble floors and walls clad the master bathroom.
Rather than rip out the staircase, they applied a soft and earthy paint palette that syncs with the tones in the existing floors and helps everything to blend.
Rather than rip out the staircase, they applied a soft and earthy paint palette that syncs with the tones in the existing floors and helps everything to blend.
A Bertjan Pot pendant lamp hangs above the dining table.
A Bertjan Pot pendant lamp hangs above the dining table.
The funnel forms on either side of the building come together at the middle, where a lofted area for bedrooms is located.
The funnel forms on either side of the building come together at the middle, where a lofted area for bedrooms is located.

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